
Father's Plea After Daughter's Water Park Drowning: "Keep Our Children Safe"
Tragedy at Windsor Water Park Prompts Call for Tighter Safety Regulations A grieving father is demanding stricter safety measures at UK water parks following the tragic death of his 11-year-old daughter, Kyra Hill, who drowned at a water park near Windsor in August 2022. Leonard Hill, Kyra's father, has publicly appealed to Prime Minister Keir Starmer for immediate action. The inquest into Kyra's death revealed that lifeguards on duty were only trained in surface rescues, leaving them ill-equipped to handle a submerged person in distress. "Had we been aware of this grave limitation," Mr. Hill stated, "we would have known to keep our children far away from such peril." The revelation has sparked outrage and renewed calls for increased safety standards at water parks nationwide. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for comprehensive lifeguard training and robust safety protocols to protect visitors. Mr. Hill's emotional plea underscores the devastating impact of this preventable tragedy and the urgent need for change.